While Khalifa Haftar-led Libyan National Army is pursuing its offensive towards the capital Tripoli, armed fighters loyal to the unity's government attacked the international airport of Tamanhint in southern Libya. The attack on Tamanhint airport, also used by the LNA as an airbase and located 30 km northeast of Sabha city, came on early Thursday … Continue reading LNA Regained Control Over Tamanhint Airport after Unexpected Attack by GNA-Loyal Forces
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Tuareg Tribesmen Met LNA Commander Khalifa Haftar, Praising for Army’s Progress in Long-Neglected Libya’s Southern Region
The Sheikhs, elders and nobles of Tuareg tribe made a visit to the headquarters of the Libyan National Army (LNA) located in Al-Rajma near Benghazi to meet with the Libyan strongman Khalifa Haftar. The meeting with leaders of the tribe, which widely populates the southwestern region of the country, was also attended by the president … Continue reading Tuareg Tribesmen Met LNA Commander Khalifa Haftar, Praising for Army’s Progress in Long-Neglected Libya’s Southern Region
Libya’s Petroleum Company Envoys Column of Fuel Trucks to Handle Oil Shortage in Southern Region
Brega Petroleum Marketing company (BPM), the state importing and wholesale fuel distribution institution of the National Oil Corporation (NOC), launched a convoy of fuel trucks to the south of Libya in order to alleviate people’s suffering caused by oil shortage in the region. According to the BPM’s statement, the overall amount of gasoline sent to … Continue reading Libya’s Petroleum Company Envoys Column of Fuel Trucks to Handle Oil Shortage in Southern Region
Khalifa Haftar-led Armed Forces Closes Air Space in Southern Libya, Pursuing Military Operation Against Terrorist Groups
Libyan National Army announced at midnight on Thursday the closure of air space over the zone of military operation in southern Libya. The Air Force operations room of LNA General Command warned of landing at and taking off from airports and dirt airstrips in the southern region of Libya without approval by the military authorities. … Continue reading Khalifa Haftar-led Armed Forces Closes Air Space in Southern Libya, Pursuing Military Operation Against Terrorist Groups
Sarraj’s PC Threatens To Take Deterrent Measures Against Foreign Mercenaries in Libya’s South
Libya's Presidential Council (PC) has issued a statement concerning the situation in the South that has been long facing brutal aggression by bands of foreign mercenaries. On Wednesday, the PC headed by Fayez Sarraj said in a statement that those bands - the Chadian opposition was named specifically - didn't confine to looting and vandalism, … Continue reading Sarraj’s PC Threatens To Take Deterrent Measures Against Foreign Mercenaries in Libya’s South
Take Up Arms And Go To The South to Rescue Libya, Wanis Bukhamada Says
Former commander of the LNA al-Saiqa special forces Wanis Bukhamada calls on the Libyans to take up arms and go to the South in a bid of combating the Chadian armed groups and terrorists. In a TV interview to a local channel, Wanis Bukhamada, who receives the medical treatment in one of Benghazi's hospitals, on … Continue reading Take Up Arms And Go To The South to Rescue Libya, Wanis Bukhamada Says